An 8-ft-high lamp made of reclaimed troso, religious medallions set in jewelry pieces, a wicker padyak purse, a barong bomber jacket—these handmade, fashionable items and more will be in the sixth edition of the FilipinaZ fair on Nov. 9-11 in Rockwell.
Jor-El Espina pays tribute to the heritage of weaving around the Philippines with his barong-inspired pieces, among which is the "bomberong".
Spanish and American period bridges in Miag-ao, Iloilo, are under threat of being demolished due to a road-widening project along the Iloilo-Antique road by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
To promote the native weave hablon and make it a fashion staple, the local government of Miag-ao in Iloilo province will hold a hablon festival, Sept. 15 to 17. It is the first in a series of festivals that Miag-ao hopes to organize annually, said designer Nono Palmos, a native of the town known for its magnificent baroque church which has been included on the Unesco World Heritage list.
